Northwest Bead Society – Fall Bead Retreat
Dates: October 16th (optional) 17th-19th, 20th (optional) 2025
You must be a current member of the Northwest Bead Society to Attend the Retreat. If you are not a current member and would like to attend, please fill out our membership application and include your dues when you pay on the bead retreat payment page.
Note: when paying by check please pay dues and registration with separate checks. Thank you.
TBD:
Keep an eye on our website for information about our 2025 bead retreat.
Comments from Past Retreats
“I always love this event!”
"As a 1st time attendee, I didn’t know what to expect. Well, I was blown away…”
“What a talented and warm, welcoming group. I cannot imagine any improvements."
“What fantastic dedication from all involved. Then the magic happens as we all arrive. Thank you from the heart.”
We do want this to be a relaxing weekend for all with plenty of time to bead. For those who wish to, we are also planning plenty of fun activities, including but not limited to:
2 hour classes
a special 1/2-day workshop
2025 challenge project: Masquerade
secret beading buddies
a humorous ice breaker
swap & sell tables (first come first serve)
a great swag bag of beading goodies plus many door prizes
We are having only two meals a day: brunch and dinner.
Snacks & coffee will be available all day long as well as continental breakfast for our early risers
2025 NWBS Retreat Bead Challenge
The theme: Masquerade
Criteria for project:
Must be made after October 2024
Must be made with at least 50% beads
Please include a typed artist or inspiration statement for display
One entry per attendee
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners